5-Day Uganda Primate and Wildlife Mid Range Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Today, you will travel south to Kibale Forest National Park, widely celebrated as the Primate Capital of the World with over 13 primate species, including the iconic chimpanzees. Enjoy a scenic drive through tea plantations and traditional villages, stopping for lunch along the way. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and unwind after the journey, or opt for a guided community walk to explore the local culture and stunning landscapes surrounding Kibale.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, head to Kibale National Park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee trekking adventure with a professional guide. Kibale Forest, famous for its high concentration of chimpanzees, offers a rare opportunity to observe these intelligent primates in their natural habitat.

After the trek, travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park and check in at your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, home to hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and diverse birdlife, including African fish eagles. Later, embark on a game drive across the savannah plains, spotting lions, elephants, antelopes, and more, before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Topi Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Isasha Sector

After a relaxed breakfast, depart for the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, world-famous for its rare tree-climbing lions. This area offers a 60–70% chance of spotting lions perched in fig trees, though they may move into the grasslands to hunt. After the morning game drive, continue your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home of the endangered mountain gorillas. Travel through the scenic Kigezi Highlands, with rolling hills and terraced landscapes often called the “Switzerland of Africa.” Arrive at your lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for the next day’s gorilla tracking adventure.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mountain Gorilla Tracking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, head to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest ranger station for a briefing on gorilla tracking guidelines. Once prepared, begin your trek into the heart of this ancient rainforest, a steep, mist-covered jungle rich with wildlife trails. Trekking duration and difficulty vary depending on the movement of the gorillas as they roam freely through the forest.

Upon locating a mountain gorilla family, spend a memorable hour observing these gentle, endangered giants in their natural habitat, witnessing their behavior and capturing unforgettable wildlife moments. After the trek, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most scenic and tranquil lakes, for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation:

Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Entebbe

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge overlooking the breathtaking views of Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most scenic destinations. After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe International Airport, traveling through Uganda’s beautiful countryside. Along the Masaka Road, you will make scheduled stopovers for lunch and refreshment breaks before continuing the scenic drive. Arrival in Entebbe is expected in the evening for your airport drop-off, bringing your 5-day Uganda safari to a memorable and unforgettable conclusion.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.